Career Journey
11+ years transforming ideas into products across 13 industries, from robotics in Cairo to VR innovation globally
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering at Nile University
Freelance Product Designer
Designed manufacturing-ready electronics enclosures, IoT devices, and innovative prototypes including a self-following luggage bag
Team Leader - Industrial AGV System Project
Led 4-person university team designing autonomous warehouse robot system for P&G, winning funding approval
Research & Development Engineer
R&D Engineer exploring AI/ML technologies for meeting assistant platform, including designing the first physical robot body
Freelance iOS Developer
Delivered first professional iOS client project - an iPad stock market analysis app for a German financial services company
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering at Riga Technical University
Relocated to Latvia
Moved from Egypt to Latvia for university transfer and new career opportunities
Mobile Developer
Pioneered AR development in Latvia and delivered 4 production apps as sole iOS developer at PATA Group's innovation subsidiary
Latvia's First ARKit Application
Implemented the first ARKit application in Latvia, establishing the company as a pioneer in augmented reality
Promoted to Mobile Developer (Direct CEO Report)
Demonstrated exceptional delivery capability and technical leadership across multiple high-impact projects
Founder & Owner
Founded first-to-market loaded gourmet fries restaurant in Latvia, experiencing viral success that overwhelmed operations
Co-Founder & Tech Lead
Co-founded two tech startups: HR video interviewing with emotion detection, and international student marketplace
Senior macOS Developer
Rebuilt enterprise media management platform as native macOS application, achieving 15-20x performance improvement for clients including NBC, CNN, BBC, and The Times
Promoted to Senior Developer
Recognition of exceptional performance improvement delivery and product leadership in Ascribe development
Senior Team Leader (Offer Accepted - COVID-19 Cancelled)
Secured Senior Team Leader position for Kindle European Expansion; offer cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Amazon Senior Team Leader Offer
Secured Senior Team Leader position; offer cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Senior iOS Developer
Engineered offline-first iOS architecture enabling couriers to complete deliveries in no-network building zones
Elite Software Contractor and Consultant
Elite software contractor delivering iOS, macOS, and cross-platform solutions for premium international clients through Toptal's top 3% talent network
Accepted into Toptal's Top 3%
Passed rigorous screening to join the top 3% of global freelance talent, securing first contract within one week
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Led technical vision as CTO, building a pioneering VR remote desktop collaboration platform from ground up over 5+ years
Promoted to Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
CEO recognized leadership potential and technical vision during initial one-on-one meetings, promoting Khaled to replace underperforming existing CTO
Senior macOS Developer
Maintained and modernized a 1990s-era marine navigation application through complex multi-language integration
CTO & Co-Founder
Co-founded and led technical operations for a software house serving 15 Egyptian clients with a team of 18 developers
macOS Developer (Contractor)
Built embedded macOS software as the brain of physical photobooth hardware deployed at events and retail locations
Expert macOS Developer
Optimized audio transcription pipeline performance through GCD threading and AVFoundation enhancements
Platform Receiving Acquisition Offers
VR remote desktop platform reached market-ready status after 5 years of pioneering development
Engineering Lead
Led engineering for a cross-Apple-ecosystem lifestyle app spanning all 7 Apple platforms with on-device ML
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